Author Archives: stenoodie

About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Safeway Tours 2018: Day 2 ~ Montreal, Quebec City

Posted on March 12, 2018 by stenoodie

February 13, 2018: The second day of the tour involved a lot of stops! First, after a little bit of breakfast in our own hotel room, we set off to Saint Joseph’s Oratory (3800 Queen Mary Rd, Montreal, QC) in … Continue reading →

Weekly Photo Challenge: Story

Posted on March 7, 2018 by stenoodie

This week, ask me why I am standing in the middle of nowhere (a frozen lake) in the snow all bundled up with a misty cloudy sky at night. Ask me why I was there and what led me there. … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Northwest Territories, photo challenges on wordpress, postaday, story, weekly photo challenge, winter time, Yellowknife frozen lake | 31 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Out of This World

Posted on February 28, 2018 by stenoodie

As I took the plane back home from Calgary and Yellowknife this weekend, I saw this view on my red eye flight. The airplane (rocket) could be something that takes us literally out of this world while those grooved clouds … Continue reading →

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Safeway Tours 2018: Day 1 ~ Ottawa, Montreal

Posted on February 27, 2018 by stenoodie

February 12, 2018: Day 1 of a three-day tour across Ontario to Quebec! It started with an early meeting point at Pacific Mall at 7:30 a.m. (The tour bus also stopped in Mississauga and First Markham Place and downtown Toronto … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Comfort Inn & Suites in Quebec

Posted on February 26, 2018 by stenoodie

February 13, 2018: We stayed at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Saint-Nicolas, Quebec. This was close to a few restaurants and a supermarket too but as it was near the highway, it was still a bit in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Spanish Dinner at Restaurant Copas in Quebec City

Posted on February 25, 2018 by stenoodie

February 13, 2018: For dinner, we were dropped off at the Grande Allée E area street while the other tourmates went to eat at the neighbouring French restaurant. We only had less than an hour and a half for dinner … Continue reading →

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Pho at Appetit Restaurant Asiatique

Posted on February 24, 2018 by stenoodie

February 13, 2018: For lunch, we went to Appétit Restaurant Asiatique which served Vietnamese and Thai food. We walked in right at 11 a.m. for an early lunch and they had just opened too. For this reason, we were the … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal

Posted on February 23, 2018 by stenoodie

On our first night in Montreal, we stayed at the Sheraton Hotel (Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel) near Peel and 1201 René-Lévesque Blvd W. I liked this hotel. It was a walkable distance to St. Catherine Street which was full … Continue reading →

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Hot Yoga Wellness Richmond Hill Review

Posted on February 22, 2018 by stenoodie

January 22, 2018: I finally redeemed and activated my Groupon voucher for a five-class pass today just days before it was going to expire (why do I always leave things until the last minute? XD). I called Hot Yoga Wellness … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: A Face in the Crowd

Posted on February 21, 2018 by stenoodie

I snapped this photo last night. To the one performing on stage, no matter how passionate her outcrys and speeches of thankfulness were, each person remains a face in the crowd to the star performer.